Programs

Events in May 2026

Programs

Events in May 2026

The Breastfeeding Buddies are here to help you meet #yourbreastfeedinggoals Our community based peer support program aims to bridge the gap between hospital, community, and home.

6:00 pm: Me Breastfeed on Zoom

5:45 pm: Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class-New Vision Family Health Team

10:00 am: Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class- Kitchener ( 80 Tartan Ave )

The Breastfeeding Buddies are here to help you meet #yourbreastfeedinggoals
Our community based peer support program aims to bridge the gap between hospital, community, and home.

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Become a Buddy

Did you know that the Breastfeeding Buddies program of the Waterloo Region recently received a grant from the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation to expand peer breastfeeding support?

The campaign will mobilize many levels of partnerships to improve hospital-to-community supports and engage with priority populations to increase breastfeeding rates across Waterloo Region.

Stay tuned for updates on “The Building Supportive Breastfeeding Communities Campaign.”

13 6:00 pm: Me Breastfeed on Zoom 6:00 pm: Me Breastfeed on Zoom 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm May 13, 2026 Are you expecting a baby? Do you have breastfeeding questions? Was the last time harder than you expected? Sign up today for this free 2 hour VIRTUAL breastfeeding class. At the Me Breastfeed prenatal workshop you will learn about what to expect the first 7 days after birth, how to overcome breastfeeding challenges and where to go for help and support. This workshop is lead by peer breastfeeding volunteers that have lived breastfeeding experience and are trained by the Breastfeeding Buddies Program of Waterloo Region. We are here to help you meet your breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and pumping goals! **Registration is Required ** please click here to be redirected to the registration page More information Read more

20 5:45 pm: Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class-New Vision Family Health Team 5:45 pm: Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class-New Vision Family Health Team 5:45 pm – 7:45 pm May 20, 2026 Looking Forward to seeing you in person at our ME Breastfeed Workshop. In this two hour class, we will talk about What to Expect In The First Seven Days of Breastfeeding Your Baby, Why Is Breastfeeding Important, Strategies For Nursing Your Baby and Parenting Resources in Waterloo Region. See a live nursing demonstration and ask all of your questions. This workshop will be held at New Vision Family Health Team - 421 Greenbrook Dr., Kitchener, Ontario N2M 4K1 from 5:45 until 7:45 pm on the date you select. More information Read more

23 10:00 am: Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class- Kitchener ( 80 Tartan Ave ) 10:00 am: Me Breastfeed Prenatal Class- Kitchener ( 80 Tartan Ave ) 10:00 am – 12:30 pm May 23, 2026 Looking Forward to seeing you in person at our ME Breastfeed Workshop. In this two hour class, we will talk about What to Expect In The First Seven Days of Breastfeeding Your Baby, Why Is Breastfeeding Important, Strategies For Nursing Your Baby and Parenting Resources in Waterloo Region. See a live nursing demonstration and ask all of your questions. More information Read more